Baroness Casey hosts cross-party discussion on future of adult social care

8 September 2025

Today (8 September), Baroness Casey of Blackstock chaired a cross-party roundtable to discuss the work of the Independent Commission on Adult Social Care.

The meeting, held in the Cabinet Office, was attended by a representative from each of the Labour, Conservative, Liberal Democrats, Green and Reform UK parties.

Baroness Casey updated party representatives on the work of the Commission and invited party representatives to share their views on their priorities for reform.

Baroness Casey of Blackstock said:

“I was delighted to bring together representatives from political parties today to discuss our shared commitment to reforming adult social care.

“I look forward to continuing to work with party representatives throughout the Independent Commission as we endeavour to shape a social care system that is fit for the future.”

Baroness Casey committed to continuing to involve party representatives at key moments in the Independent Commission’s programme of work.

So far, the Independent Commission has met with over 180 people including those drawing on care and support, national organisations and delivery or provider organisations.

Over the coming months, the Independent Commission will invite members of the public, people drawing on care and support and organisations to submit evidence and to share their stories and ideas for improvement of the existing adult social care system. Details of how the public can engage with this work will be set out by the Commission in due course.